Category: Late Medieval Cologne

Late Medieval Cologne

#102 A Stroll Through 1300: A Historical Walk Across Medieval Cologne

Cologne has won the Battle of Worringen in 1288. Let’s celebrate! A street-level walk through 14th-century Cologne. Follow the path of a medieval procession from the northern gates down to the riverfront markets, passing craft workshops, ancient Roman arches, and the unfinished Gothic cathedral along the way. Places we walk by on our route through medieval Cologne The Eigelstein Gate The Eigelstein Gate (Eigelsteintor) was the main … Continue reading #102 A Stroll Through 1300: A Historical Walk Across Medieval Cologne

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#101 Founding of Düsseldorf and the Aftermath of Worringen

In this episode, we explore the aftermath of the Battle of Worringen and the bold move by Count Adolf V of Berg that changed the Rhineland forever. Discover how a power vacuum—created by the imprisonment of the Archbishop of Cologne—led to the birth of Düsseldorf as a town on August 14, 1288. We dive into the tactical errors and turning points of one of the … Continue reading #101 Founding of Düsseldorf and the Aftermath of Worringen

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